Effect of temporal thermal stress on Penaeus vannamei: Growth performance and physiological plasticity.

The present study evaluated the effect of temporal periods of hypothermia and hyperthermia, followed by an optimal temperature recovery phase on the growth, survival, and physiological response of Penaeus vannamei. Post-larvae were exposed to stress periods for 7 and 14 days at 22 °C and 32 °C each, followed by a recovery phase at 28 °C to complete seven experimental weeks, and were compared with a control group maintained at 28 °C. Weight gain, specific growth rate, feed intake, feed conversion ratio, and survival were weekly determined. Muscle, hepatopancreas, and hemolymph were sampled on the 14th day of the recovery phase for biochemical composition, and antioxidant and digestive enzyme activities determination. The shrimp presented a higher growth rate during short-term hyperthermia in contrast to shrimp under hypothermia that presented compensatory growth after thermal stress when the temperature was restored at 28 °C. Hyperthermia increased 12-13% the feed intake while this was diminished 21-29% by the hypothermia periods. Shrimp undergo metabolic adjustments following thermal stress, with short hypothermia increasing the lipase activity and lipid storage in the hepatopancreas, while short hyperthermia also enhances chymotrypsin activity and leads to higher protein and lipid accumulation. Conversely, prolonged hyperthermia induces greater energy consumption, depleting lipid and glycogen stores, while hypothermia causes scarce mobilization of energy reserves during recovery phase. Antioxidant enzyme activities were not affected by short-thermal stress (7d), while prolonged thermal stress (14d) significantly affected SOD, CAT, and GPx activities. The present study provides important insights into the physiological plasticity of P. vannamei during recovery from thermal stress.

Effect of sires' expected progeny difference for scrotal circumference and juvenile ADG on the puberty of crossbred beef heifers.

The early attainment of puberty in heifers is essential for the profitability of the cow-calf farm. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of juvenile average daily gain (ADG) and sire's expected progeny difference (EPD) on puberty of crossbred beef heifers. Sixty Angus × Nellore heifers early weaned (age = 102 ± 4.3 d; initial BW = 103 ± 4.7 kg) were used in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement. The factor 1 was the sire's EPD for scrotal circumference, in which heifers born from sires with positive EPD were considered precocious (P), and heifers born from sires with negative EPD were considered non-precocious (NP). The factor 2 was the high (HG; ADG = 0.9 kg; ad libitum) and medium ADG (MG; ADG = 0.7 kg) from 3rd to 7th month of age (1st phase). After 1st phase until puberty, all heifers were fed ad libitum (2nd phase). Statistical analysis was performed by SAS. There was an interaction between factors for DMI in the 1st phase (P = 0.02), which PHG heifers had higher DMI than NPHG. There was no effect on puberty rate, BW, age and BCS at puberty comparing HG vs. MG. However, favorable sires' EPD for scrotal circumference induced a higher proportion of puberty (P 87% vs. NP 59%) at 15 months of age. Thus, the ADG in juvenile age did not affect puberty rate, but sires with positive EPD increased puberty rate of Angus × Nellore heifers in heifers fed a high gain diet.

Metabolic turnover rate, digestive enzyme activities, and bacterial communities in the white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei under compensatory growth.

The present work aimed to evaluate the effects promoted by a phase of compensatory growth on metabolic turnover rate, digestive enzyme activity, and bacterial biota of the Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei kept under different feeding regimes. Three treatments were evaluated as follows: 70% feed restriction during 3 (T3) and 6 (T6) days, followed by a period of feeding to satiety, and a control treatment without restriction periods. The results showed a full compensatory growth in treatments T3 and T6 by day 35 of the bioassay. A significant increase in trypsin and lipase (T6) activities was observed during compensatory growth, whereas specific amylase activity was significantly lower in treatment T6 compared to T3 but not significantly different from the control group. To determine the metabolic turnover rate of nitrogen in muscle tissue, an analysis of nitrogen isotope values (δ15N) at natural abundance levels was performed. At the end of the experimental period, shrimp under feed restriction had lower metabolic turnover rates and longer nitrogen residence times (t 50) in muscle tissue, as compared to individuals in the control treatment. Regarding the changes in the bacterial communities in shrimp gut, no significant differences were observed at the phylum level, with Proteobacteria being the most abundant bacteria, followed by Actinobacteria. At family taxa level, Rhodobacteraceae presented the highest relative abundance in all treatments, whereas a decrease in Vibrionaceae was observed in treatments T3 and T6 when compared to control shrimps during compensatory growth. At the genus level, a decrease in Celeribacter, Catenococcus, and Epibacterium, and an increase in Ruegeria and Shimia, were identified in shrimp subjected to feed restriction when compared to control organisms during compensatory growth (day 14). At the end of the experimental period, the evaluated parameters showed similar results as those observed in the control treatment, suggesting a normalization of the metabolism and the physiological state. The present findings contribute to a better understanding on the physiological effects produced during compensatory growth in shrimp, which in turn could assist in the development of improved feeding strategies in benefit of the aquaculture industry.

Seasonal vegetative growth of Coffea canephoraassociated with two water management in the South-Western Amazon / Crescimento vegetativo sazonal de Coffea canephoraassociado a dois manejos hídricos na Amazônia Sul-Ocidental

This study aimed to evaluate the vegetative growth of the species Coffea canephora from the orthotropic and plagiotropic branches of coffee plants of the botanical varieties Conilon and Robusta under irrigated and non-irrigated conditions during the rainy and dry seasons. The experiment was conducted in the municipality of Ouro Preto do Oeste, Rondônia, Brazil, during two periods defined between October 2019 and October 2021. Branch growth rates (mm day−1) were obtained every 14 days and seasonal growth was plotted in series graphs. Average growth rates for each type of branch were compared by Tukey's test (p ≤ 0.05). Vegetative growth was seasonal during the evaluation periods and seasons and varied according to genetic material and irrigation use. Growth rates were higher in the rainy season, regardless of water management and botanical variety. Irrigation of coffee plants conducted during periods of high temperatures and strong water deficit provided higher growth relative to non-irrigated plants. Furthermore, the growth of coffee plants subjected to non-irrigation was held back during the drought period and was compensated by high growth rates during the rainy season. Plants of the botanical variety Robusta tended to grow more than those of the variety Conilon under water availability conditions (rain or irrigation), considering the climate conditions of the South-Western Amazon.(AU)

Neste estudo objetivou-se avaliar o crescimento vegetativo da espécie Coffea canephora, a partir dos ramos ortotrópicos e plagiotrópicos dos cafeeiros das variedades botânicas Conilon e Robusta, em condições irrigada e não irrigadas, durante as estações de chuva e estiagem. O experimento foi conduzido no município de Ouro Preto do Oeste, Rondônia, Brasil, durante dois períodos definidos entre os meses de outubro de 2019 a outubro de 2021. As taxas de crescimentos dos ramos (mm dia-1) foram obtidas a cada quatorze dias e o crescimento sazonal foi plotado em gráficos em série. As médias das taxas de crescimento para cada tipo de ramo foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey (p ≤ 0,05). O crescimento vegetativo foi sazonal durante os períodos de avaliação e estações do ano e, variou conforme o material genético e uso da irrigação. As taxas de crescimento foram superiores no período chuvoso, independentemente do manejo hídrico e da variedade botânica. A irrigação de cafeeiros realizada durante as épocas de altas temperaturas e forte déficit hídrico proporcionou maior crescimento em relação a plantas não irrigadas. Além disso, o crescimento dos cafeeiros não irrigados ficou represado durante o período da estiagem e foi compensado pelas altas taxas de crescimento no período das chuvas. As plantas da variedade botânica Robusta, em condições de disponibilidade hídrica, mediante chuva ou irrigação, tenderam a crescer mais do que as da variedade Conilon, considerando as condições climáticas da Amazônia Sul-Ocidental.(AU)

The cellular basis of compensatory muscle growth in the teleost Odontesthes bonariensis.

This study evaluates white muscle growth and in vivo cell proliferation during a fasting and refeeding trial, using pejerrey (Odontesthes bonariensis) as animal model, in order to better understand the cellular basis governing catch-up growth. Experiments consisted of two groups of fish, a control group continuously fed ad libitum, and a group fasted for 2 weeks and then fed for another 2 weeks. We examined how the formation of new muscle fibers and their increase in size were related to muscle precursor cell (MPC) proliferation under both experimental conditions. During fasting, the number of 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine-positive (EdU+) cells decreased along with myogenic regulatory factor (MRF) mRNA levels related to myoblast proliferation and differentiation, and the muscle stem cell marker Pax7 mRNA level increased. Analysis of myomere cross-sectional area, distribution of muscle fiber sizes and number of fibers per myomere showed that muscle hypertrophy but not hyperplasia was inhibited during fasting. Both higher igf2 mRNA level and the persistence of cell proliferation could be supporting new myofiber formation. In contrast, an exacerbated MPC proliferation occurred during catch-up growth, and this increase in cell number could be contributing to the growth of both pre-existing and newly formed small fibers. The findings that some MPCs proliferate during fasting and that muscle growth mechanisms, hyperplasia and hypertrophy are differentially regulated could help to explain why re-fed fish could grow at faster rates, and why they return to the lost growth trajectory.

Temporary reduction of digestible lysine in nursery pig diets: performance and economic analysis / Redução temporária de lisina digestível em dietas de leitões em fase de creche: desempenho e viabilidade econômica

To evaluate the effects of temporary dietary lysine restriction on nursery pigs' growth performance and its economic viability compared to control diets, 144 piglets (21-d-old) were assigned to randomized blocks, with two treatments and twelve replicates. The treatments were control-lys: lysine level as recommended from 21-32 and 32-42 days and low-lys: 90% of the lysine level of the control-lys diets. From 42 to 62 days, all animals received a control diet. From 21 to 32 days, pigs fed low-lys had worse average daily gain (ADG), feed conversion, and 32-d body weight (BW; P ≤ 0.05). From 32 to 42 days, pigs fed low-lys had lower average daily feed intake, ADG, and 42-d BW (P ≤ 0.05). From 42 to 62 days, pigs had similar performance (P > 0.05). Overall (21 to 62 days), pigs fed the low-lys had lower (P <0.05) ADG and final BW. At 27 and 29 days, pigs fed the low-lys diet had a higher (P≤0.05) incidence of diarrhea. The lowest feed cost and the highest economic efficiency index were recorded for the low-lys treatment. However, pigs fed the control-lys presented a 3.9% higher profitability. In conclusion, a temporary reduction of lysine in the diets of nursery pigs followed by an unrestricted diet in the subsequent period led to worse growth performance and lower economic viability.(AU)

Objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar os efeitos da restrição temporária de lisina na dieta sobre o desempenho e viabilidade econômica de leitões em fase de creche. Foram utilizados 144 leitões, distribuídos em blocos ao acaso, com dois tratamentos e 12 repetições. Os tratamentos foram controle-lis, nível de lisina recomendado dos 21 aos 32 e 32 aos 42 dias de idade e baixa-lis, 90% do nível de lisina das dietas controle-lis. Dos 42 aos 62 dias, todos os animais receberam dieta controle. De 21 a 32 dias, leitões alimentados com baixa-lis tiveram pior ganho médio diário (GMD), conversão alimentar e peso corporal aos 32 dias (P≤0,05). Dos 32 aos 42 dias, leitões alimentados com baixa-lis apresentaram menor consumo médio de ração diário, GMD e peso aos 42 dias (P≤0,05). Dos 21 aos 62 dias, leitões alimentados com baixa-lis apresentaram GMD e peso corporal final menores (P≤0,05) quando comparados aos alimentados com controle-lis. At 27 and 29 days of age, pigs fed the low-lys diet had a higher (P≤0.05) incidence of diarrhea Aos 27 e 29 dias, leitões alimentados com baixa-lis apresentaram maior (P≤0.05) indicência de diarreia. O menor custo de alimentação e o maior índice de eficiência econômica foram registrados para baixa-lis. No entanto, os suínos alimentados com controle-lis apresentaram rentabilidade 3,9% maior. Como conclusão, a restrição temporária de lisina nas dietas de leitões piora o desempenho e diminui a viabilidade econômica.(AU)

Improvement in broiler performance by feeding a nutrient-dense diet after a mild feed restriction / Mejora del rendimiento en pollos de engorde mediante una dieta rica en nutrientes tras una ligera restricción alimenticia / Melhoria dos rendimentos de frangos de corte de uma dieta rica em nutrientes após uma restrição ligeira

Abstract Background: The use of early nutrient-restriction programs in broilers can prevent complications such as increased body fat deposition and its consequences. However, feed restriction not always gives the expected results. Objective: To assess the effect of two levels of feed restriction followed by a re-alimentation period with five increasing nutrient levels on growth performance and immune response of broiler chickens. Methods: A total of 330 animals were used. The treatments were: 25 (T25) and 35% (T35) quantitative feed restriction during the starting period, and 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, and 15% increased energy and protein contents during the growing and finishing periods. Results: For all the T25 treatments, except for T25-0, feed intake (FI) and body weight gain (BWG) were higher, and feed conversion rate (FCR) was lower (p<0.05) compared to the control treatment. In that group, the response of FI and BWG to the increased nutrient density was mostly quadratic (p<0.001), whereas that of FCR was linear (p<0.001). The FI and BWG results were less homogeneous in the T35 treatments, but FCR was lower compared to the control treatment (p<0.05) in all of them. The FCR showed no differences (p>0.05) between treatments during the finishing period. Conclusion: Feeding a nutrient-dense diet after a period of mild feed restriction gives the best results, while increasing nutrient density after a more severe feed restriction does not improve productive results compared to a standard diet. Carcass traits and immune function were not affected by restriction level or nutrient density.

Resumen Antecedentes: El uso de programas de restricción alimenticia temprana en pollos de engorde puede prevenir el incremento de la deposición de grasa corporal y sus consecuencias. Sin embargo, la restricción alimenticia no proporciona siempre los resultados esperados. Objetivo: Investigar los efectos de dos niveles de restricción alimenticia seguida por un período de realimentación con cinco niveles crecientes de nutrientes sobre el rendimiento productivo y la respuesta inmune de pollos de engorde. Métodos: Se utilizaron 330 animales. Los tratamientos fueron: restricción cuantitativa del 25 (T25) y del 35% (T35) durante el periodo de iniciación y aumento de la energía y contenido proteico de la dieta del 0, 2,5, 5, 7,5, 10 y 15% durante los periodos de crecimiento y finalización. Resultados: Para casi todos los T25 el consumo de alimento (FI) y el aumento de peso corporal (BWG) fueron mayores y el índice de conversión (FCR) menor (p<0,05) en comparación con el control. La respuesta del FI y el BWG al aumento de la densidad de nutrientes en este grupo fue mayoritariamente cuadrática (p<0,001), mientras que en el caso del FCR fue lineal (p<0,001). Los resultados del FI y el BWG fueron menos homogéneos en los T35, pero el FCR fue menor que en el control (p<0,05). El FCR no mostró diferencias (p>0,05) entre tratamientos durante el periodo de acabado. Conclusión: La alimentación con una dieta rica en nutrientes después una restricción ligera proporciona los mejores resultados, mientras que el incremento de la densidad de la dieta después de una restricción severa no mejora los resultados productivos en comparación con una dieta estándar. Las características de la canal y la respuesta inmune no se vieron afectadas por el nivel de restricción o la densidad de nutrientes de la dieta.

Resumo Antecedentes: O uso de programas de restrição precoce de nutrientes em frangos de corte tem o potencial de prevenir complicações como o aumento da deposição de gordura corporal e suas consequências. No entanto, a restrição alimentar nem sempre dá os resultados esperados. Objetivo: Investigar os efeitos de dois níveis de restrição alimentar seguidos de um período de re-alimentação com cinco níveis crescentes de nutrientes no rendimento produtivo e na resposta imune de frangos de corte. Métodos: Foram utilizados 330 animais. Os tratamentos foram: restrição quantitativa de 25 (T25) e 35% (T35) durante o período inicial e aumento do conteúdo energético e proteico da dieta de 0, 2,5, 5, 7,5, 10 e 15% durante os períodos de crescimento e finalização. Resultados: Para todos os tratamentos T25, menos para T25-0, consumo de ração (FI) e ganho de peso corporal (BWG) foram maiores e a taxa de conversão (FCR) foi menor (p<0,05) o controle. A resposta do FI e do BWG ao aumento da densidade de nutrientes nesse grupo foi principalmente quadrática (p<0,001), enquanto no caso da FCR foi linear (p<0,001). Os resultados do FI e do BWG foram menos homogêneos nos tratamentos T35, mas o FCR foi menor que no tratamento controle (p<0,05). O FCR não apresentou diferenças (p>0,05) entre os tratamentos durante o período de terminação. Nenhuma tendência clara foi observada no peso relativo dos órgãos linfóides ou na resposta imune devido aos tratamentos testados. Conclusão: A alimentação de uma dieta rica em nutrientes após um período de restrição leve proporcionou os melhores resultados, enquanto o aumento da densidade de nutrientes na dieta após uma restrição severa não melhorou os resultados produtivos em comparação com uma dieta padrão.

Long term beef production in extensive cow-calf systems in the tropical savannas of eastern Colombia / Producción continua de carne en sistemas extensivos de cría en las sabanas tropicales del oriente de Colombia

ABSTRACT Replacement beef heifers in extensive systems of the neotropical savannas of Colombia are low priority animals and are assigned to native savannas and low-quality pastures, with scarcely researched long-term consequences. The study pooled data from four contemporary grazing experiments to determine the effects of low growth rates of heifers on their lifetime production of liveweight gains (LWGs) per year and per hectare (ha) subject to different management strategies. Three growth rates were imposed on grazing heifers during the growing phase (i.e. nine-36 months of age) on Brachiaria humidicola pastures. Upon the end of the previous phase, animals were allocated to a B. humidicola paddock with a reduced stocking rate or introduced to a B. decumbens sward to allow compensatory LWGs during the breeding phase (i.e. cows plus weaned calves). Severely limited heifers allowed to make compensatory growth did not reach the outputs of better fed animals. Regardless of the strategy followed, high producing years tended to be followed by lower production in the following year. Comparison with reasonably fed breeding cows full-time on well-managed B. decumbens showed important and significant differences in favor of the more intensive system over the lifetime of the animals. Over the nine-year period, the systems' beef output (i.e. weaned calves plus cows' LWGs) ranged between 86 and 206 kg/ha/year and demonstrated that a wide array of low input management alternatives is feasible. Beef output increases if the LW of cull cows is considered, particularly if they are allowed a short period of fattening during the rainy reason on a low input pasture.

RESUMEN Las novillas de reemplazo en los sistemas extensivos de cría de los Llanos Orientales de Colombia son animales de baja prioridad para el productor y generalmente se les asignan sabanas nativas o pasturas de baja calidad. Las consecuencias de dicha estrategia de manejo han sido poco investigadas. Este trabajo reunió datos de cuatro experimentos de pastoreo contemporáneos y de largo plazo para estimar el efecto de las bajas tasas de crecimiento sobre la ganancia de peso por año y por hectárea (ha) de novillas sometidas a diferentes estrategias de manejo. Se usaron tres cargas animales durante la fase de crecimiento para lograr tasas de crecimiento contrastantes entre los nueve y 36 meses de edad, con pasturas de baja calidad de Brachiaria humidicola, caracterizadas por bajo contenido de proteína bruta y baja digestibilidad. Durante la fase de cría y reproducción las novillas pasaron a pasturas de B. humidicola o de B. decumbens con cargas reducidas, para permitir ganancias de peso compensatorias. Los animales de menor ganancia durante el crecimiento no lograron ganancias compensatorias que les permitieran alcanzar a aquellos mejor alimentados. Independientemente de la estrategia de alimentación, años de relativamente alta producción fueron seguidos por años de baja producción en forma cíclica. La comparación con animales mejor alimentados con pastura de B. decumbens bien manejada, mostró diferencias considerables y significativas acumuladas durante su vida útil. A lo largo de nueve años de experimentación, la producción de ganancia de peso de vacas más terneros destetos varió entre 86 y 206 kg/ha/año, demostrando las consecuencias de largo plazo del amplio rango de estrategias de manejo experimentadas. La producción de carne en estos sistemas se puede aumentar si se le suma el peso de vacas de descarte, particularmente, si le les permite un periodo de ceba corto durante la estación lluviosa, incluso usando pasturas de calidad baja.

Effects of feed restriction on growth performance, lipid mobilization, and gene expression in rose spotted snapper (Lutjanus guttatus).

The effects of feed deprivation were evaluated for 1 week and 2 weeks in Lutjanus guttatus juveniles. A significant reduction in body mass was observed in both feed deprivation schemes, as well as in hepatosomatic, viscerosomatic and mesenteric fat indexes. The composition of fasted fish was characterized by a decrease in lipid content; the liver displayed an intense reduction of lipid reserves in both fasted groups, and increased expression of the lysosomal acid lipase. 1 week after re-feeding, both experimental groups showed an increase in specific growth rate, feed intake and feed conversion ratio. A recovery in hepatic lipid reserves was observed, and the expression of the lysosomal acid lipase decreased, although lipid content in both groups was still significantly lower than in control groups. Hepatic expression of the growth hormone receptor decreased after fasting, and remained low even after the fish were fed, whereas the expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 and 2 increased after fasting and decreased in both groups when fish were fed again. Altogether, these results showed a partial compensatory growth response in L. guttatus juveniles after fasting, with enhanced growth rates and improved feed efficiency. Fish used stored lipid reserves as the main energy source, and the expression of growth-related and lipid mobilization marker genes in the liver showed similar patterns in both fasting schemes. Based on the results, we suggest as much as 1-week fasting intervals during grow-out programmes to reduce visceral fat and increase growth rate in this species.

Effects of placement time on performance and gastrointestinal tract growth of male broiler chickens

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of placement time on the performance of broiler chickens and the development of their gastrointestinal tract. Two methodologies for measuring broiler performance were compared, one considering day of pulling as the first day, the other considering day of placement as the first day. A total of 1,056 one-day old male Cobb® 500 broiler chicks were subjected to treatments of different placement times after pulling from the hatchery: 3, 24, 48, and 72 h. The studied traits were: feed intake, body weight, feed conversion, viability, and gastrointestinal tract development. When day of pulling was considered the first day, feed intake and body weight at 39 days decreased as placement time increased. However, when day of placement was considered the first day, fasting up to 72 h did not have any negative effect on broiler performance at 39 days post-placement. Placement time did not affect yolk sac utilization or liver weight. At nine days post-placement, weights of gizzard + proventriculus, pancreas, and small intestine increased with increasing placement time. At seven days of age, there was no effect of placement time on villus height or crypt depth. It is possible to place broiler chicks up to 72 h post-hatching with no negative effects when day of placement is considered the first day for evaluating broiler performance.(AU)

Evaluación del comportamiento productivo de pollos Cobb 500 sometidos a restricción alimenticia como estrategia sostenible de control nutricional / Evaluation of the Productive Behavior of Cobb 500 Chickens under Feeding Restrictions as a Nutritional Control Sustainable Strategy / Avaliação do comportamento produtivo de pintos Cobb 500 submetidos a restrição alimentar como estratégia sustentável de controle nutricional

Resumen Se empleó un diseño completamente al azar, distribuyendo 200 pollitos Cobb 500, con aspecto saludable, de un día de edad y peso promedio de 37.34 ± 0.44 g; en cinco grupos con cuatro réplicas de diez polluelos cada una. Durante los 42 días del experimento, las aves recibieron manejo zootécnico tradicional que incluyó dieta comercial isoproteíca (20 % proteína cruda) e isocalórica (3100 kilocaloría (kcal)/kilogramo (kg)). El día 15, la parvada recibió un programa de restricción alimenticia (PRA) según los tratamientos (T) = T0 = consumo ad libitum de alimento concentrado (AC) durante 24 horas (h), T1 = eliminación del AC durante 12 h (20:00-8:00), T2 = supresión de AC por 14 h (18:00-8:00), T3 = 16 h sin acceso a AC (16:00-8:00) y T4 = privación de AC durante 18 h (14:00 y 8:00). Después del día 30, las aves retomaron el libre consumo de AC. Se consideró la ganancia total de peso (GTP), la ganancia diaria de peso (GDP), el consumo de alimento (CA), el factor de conversión alimenticia (FCA), el rendimiento en canal (RC) y la mortalidad (M) como variables respuesta. El análisis estadístico reveló que el PRA no tuvo efecto significativo (p > 0.05) sobre los indicadores productivos evaluados en T0, T1, T2 y T3; sin embargo, el CA fue significativamente menor (p < 0.05) en T3 y T4 comparado con los demás tratamientos. Además, solamente el T4 mostró un FCA menor (p < 0.05) en comparación con los demás tratamientos. Se concluye que un PRA de 18 h durante los días 15 al 30 de edad, favorece los criterios de sostenibilidad al no impactar negativamente en la productividad de las aves.

Abstract A fully random design was used to distribute 200 Cobb 500 chickens. They were one day old, looked healthy and had an average weight of 37.34 ± 0.44 g. It consisted in five groups with four replicas having 10 chickens each. During the 42 experimental days, the birds received a traditional zootechnical management including commercial isoproteic diet (20% raw protein) and an isocaloric diet (3,100 kilocalories (kcal)/kilogram (kg)). On day 15, the herd was subject to a feeding restriction program (PRA) according to these treatments (T): T0 ad libitum consumption of concentrated food (CF) for 24 hours (h), T1 removal of the CF for 12 h (20:00-8:00), T2 removal of AC for 14 h (18:00-8:00), T3 16 h with not access to the CF (16:00-8:00), and T4 lack of AC for 18 h (14:00 y 8:00). After day 30, the birds returned to the free consumption of CF. The total weight gain (TWG), daily weight gain (DWG), food consumption (FC), dietary conversion factor (DCF), channel performance (CP), and mortality (M) were taken as response variables. The statistical analysis showed that the PRA had a significant effect on the (p >0.05) on the production indicators evaluated in T0, T1, T2 and T3. However, the CF was significantly lower (p <0.05) in T3 and T4 as compared to the other treatments. In addition, only T4 showed a lower DCF (p <0.05) as compared to the other treatments. It is concluded that a PRA of 18 hours from 15 to 30 days of age favors the sustainability criteria as it does not impact negatively the bird productivity.

Resumo O delineamento foi inteiramente aleatório, distribuindo 200 pintos Cobb 500, com aparência saudável, de um dia de idade e peso médio de 37.34 ± 0.44 g. em cinco grupos com quatro réplicas de dez pintainhos cada uma. Durante os 42 dias do experimento, as aves receberam manejo zootécnico tradicional que incluiu dieta comercial isoproteíca (20% proteína bruta) e isocalórica (3.100 quilocaloria (kcal)/quilograma (kg)). No dia 15, os filhotes receberam um programa de restrição alimentar (PRA) de acordo com os tratamentos (T): T0: consumo ad libitum de alimento concentrado (AC) durante 24 horas (h), T1: eliminação do AC durante 12 h (20:00-8:00), T2: supressão de AC por 14 h (18:00-8:00), T3: 16 h sem acesso a AC (16:00-8:00) e T4: privação de AC durante 18 h (14:00 e 8:00). Após o dia 30, as aves retomaram o consumo livre de AC. O ganho total de peso (GTP), ganho diário de peso (GDP), consumo de alimento (CA), fator de conversão alimentar (FCA), rendimento em carcaça (RC) e mortalidade (M) foram considerados como variáveis resposta. A análise estatística revelou que o PRA não teve efeito significativo (p >0.05) sobre os indicadores produtivos avaliados em T0, T1, T2 e T3; no entanto, o CA foi significativamente menor (p <0,05) em T3 e T4 comparado com os outros tratamentos. Além disso, só o T4 mostrou um FCA menor (p <0,05) em comparação com os outros tratamentos. Conclui-se que um PRA de 18 h durante os dias 15 a 30 de idade, favorece os critérios de sustentabilidade por não impactar negativamente na produtividade das aves.

Compensation to simulated insect leaf herbivory in wild cotton (Gossypium hirsutum): responses to multiple levels of damage and associated traits.

Identifying the mechanisms of compensation to insect herbivory remains a major challenge in plant biology and evolutionary ecology. Most previous studies have addressed plant compensatory responses to one or two levels of insect herbivory, and the underlying traits mediating such responses remain elusive in many cases. We evaluated responses associated with compensation to multiple intensities of leaf damage (0% control, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75% of leaf area removed) by means of mechanical removal of foliar tissue and application of a caterpillar (Spodoptera exigua) oral secretions in 3-month-old wild cotton plants (Gossypium hirsutum). Four weeks post-treatment, we measured plant growth and multiple traits associated with compensation, namely: changes in above- and belowground, biomass and the concentration of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) and non-structural carbon reserves (starch and soluble sugars) in roots, stems and leaves. We found that wild cotton fully compensated in terms of growth and biomass allocation when leaf damage was low (10%), whereas moderate (25%) to high leaf damage in some cases led to under-compensation. Nonetheless, high levels of leaf removal (50% and 75%) in most cases did not cause further reductions in height and allocation to leaf and stem biomass relative to low and moderate damage. There were significant positive effects of leaf damage on P concentration in leaves and stems, but not roots, as well as a negative effect on soluble sugars in roots. These results indicate that wild cotton fully compensated for a low level of leaf damage but under-compensated under moderate to high leaf damage, but can nonetheless sustain growth despite increasing losses to herbivory. Such responses were possibly mediated by a re-allocation of carbohydrate reserves from roots to shoots.

Food deprivation does not affect growth performance of juvenile tambacu / Privação alimentar não afeta o crescimento de juvenis de tambacu

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of food deprivation on the growth performance of the commercially important hybrid fish tambacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus male × Colossoma macropomum female). For this, 171 juveniles of average length 8 cm and 11.4 g body mass were distributed in nine tanks, and allocated to three treatments: the fish were fed every day (control), fed for six days followed by one day of food deprivation (6F/1D) and fed for five days followed by two days of food deprivation (5F/2D). After 77 days, all animals achieved similar growth rates. Only animals submitted to two days of food deprivation presented hyperphagia. There was a reduction in total feed consumption of 3.8% and 10.8% for the 6F/1D and 5F/2D treatments, respectively. Our results suggest that juvenile tambacu exhibit total compensatory growth when submitted to food deprivation, and that a two-day deprivation could significantly reduce production costs for tambacu farmers.(AU)

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a eficiência da privação alimentar sobre o desempenho zootécnico de tambacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus x Colossoma macropomum). Para isso, 171 animais (massa: 11,4 ± 1.5 g; comprimento total: 8.0 ± 0.4 cm) foram alocados em nove tanques (19 peixes/tanque; n=3). Os peixes foram alimentados todos os dias (controle), alimentados durante seis dias seguidos de um dia de privação alimentar (6F/1D) e durante cinco dias seguidos de dois dias de privação alimentar (5F/2D). Após 77 dias, todos os animais alcançaram índices de crescimento similares. Somente os animais submetidos a dois dias de privação apresentaram hiperfagia. Houve redução do consumo total de ração em 3,8 e 10,8% para os tratamentos 6F/1D e 5F/2D, respectivamente. Os nossos resultados demonstram que os juvenis de tambacu exibiram crescimento compensatório total quando submetidos a privação alimentar, e a estratégia de 2 dias de privação alimentar pode reduzir significativamente os custos de produção de tambacu.(AU)

Food deprivation does not affect growth performance of juvenile tambacu / Privação alimentar não afeta o crescimento de juvenis de tambacu

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of food deprivation on the growth performance of the commercially important hybrid fish tambacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus male × Colossoma macropomum female). For this, 171 juveniles of average length 8 cm and 11.4 g body mass were distributed in nine tanks, and allocated to three treatments: the fish were fed every day (control), fed for six days followed by one day of food deprivation (6F/1D) and fed for five days followed by two days of food deprivation (5F/2D). After 77 days, all animals achieved similar growth rates. Only animals submitted to two days of food deprivation presented hyperphagia. There was a reduction in total feed consumption of 3.8% and 10.8% for the 6F/1D and 5F/2D treatments, respectively. Our results suggest that juvenile tambacu exhibit total compensatory growth when submitted to food deprivation, and that a two-day deprivation could significantly reduce production costs for tambacu farmers.

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a eficiência da privação alimentar sobre o desempenho zootécnico de tambacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus x Colossoma macropomum). Para isso, 171 animais (massa: 11,4 ± 1.5 g; comprimento total: 8.0 ± 0.4 cm) foram alocados em nove tanques (19 peixes/tanque; n=3). Os peixes foram alimentados todos os dias (controle), alimentados durante seis dias seguidos de um dia de privação alimentar (6F/1D) e durante cinco dias seguidos de dois dias de privação alimentar (5F/2D). Após 77 dias, todos os animais alcançaram índices de crescimento similares. Somente os animais submetidos a dois dias de privação apresentaram hiperfagia. Houve redução do consumo total de ração em 3,8 e 10,8% para os tratamentos 6F/1D e 5F/2D, respectivamente. Os nossos resultados demonstram que os juvenis de tambacu exibiram crescimento compensatório total quando submetidos a privação alimentar, e a estratégia de 2 dias de privação alimentar pode reduzir significativamente os custos de produção de tambacu.

Desempeño productivo y fisiológico de juveniles de Piaractus brachypomus sometidos a restricción de alimento / Productive and Physiological Performance of Juveniles of Piaractus brachypomus Subjected to Food Restriction / Desempenho produtivo e fisiológico de juvenis de Piaractus brachypomus submetidos à restrição de alimento

Resumen Se utilizaron 177 juveniles de Piaractus brachypomus, mantenidos durante 84 días en dos estanques asignados a dos tratamientos de alimentación: T1: diaria y T2: un día sí y un día no. Se realizaron colectas de sangre los días 1, 28, 42, 56, 70 y 84 de 7 animales por tratamiento para determinación de hematocrito, hemoglobina, proteína, glucosa, lactato, triglicéridos, colesterol, cortisol e insulina. Los animales fueron pesados, medidos y sacrificados para cálculo de índices hepatosomático (IHS), viscerosomático (IVS) y grasa visceral (IGV); al final del ensayo a los animales muestreados se les realizó análisis proximal y de energía en filete. El hematocrito presentó diferencias significativas entre tratamientos los días 56 y 84, siendo superior en T1 el día 56 e inferior el día 84. Excepto los días 1 y 42, en los que la hemoglobina fue superior en T1, no hubo diferencias significativas entre tratamientos. Para glucosa, insulina y lactato hubo diferencias significativas el día 28: las dos primeras fueron superiores en T1, mientras que el lactato lo fue en T2. La proteína aumentó significativamente en T1 el día 42, nivel que se mantuvo el día 56, disminuyendo el día 70 y manteniéndose así hasta el día 84. Para triglicéridos, colesterol y cortisol no hubo diferencias significativas entre tratamientos en ninguna de las colectas. Además, se presentaron diferencias significativas en peso los días 42 y 70, y en longitud el día 42, no existiendo diferencias entre tratamientos al final del ensayo. Para IHS e IVS hubo diferencias significativas el día 84, siendo superiores en T1, sin diferencias para IGV. La sobrevivencia fue 100% en ambos tratamientos. El análisis proximal y la energía del filete no presentaron diferencias entre tratamientos. Se concluye que la restricción alimenticia del 50% en el esquema alternado utilizado, no afectó la condición fisiológica de los animales, pues no se evidenció ningún daño metabólico importante, ni cambios en la composición del producto final.

Abstract 177 juveniles of Piaractus brachypomus were kept during 84 days in two ponds. Each group was assigned one of the following treatments: T1: fed every day, and T2: fed every other day. Blood samples from 7 animals of each treatment were taken on days 1, 28, 42, 56, 70, and 84 to determine hematocrit, hemoglobin, glucose, lactate, protein, triglycerides, cholesterol, cortisol, and insulin. Fish were weighted, measured, and sacrificed to remove the liver, viscera, and visceral fat to calculate the hepatosomatic index (HSI), viscerosomatic index (VSI), and visceral fat index (VFI). At the end of the trial, the group of sampled animals were filleted to do the energy and proximal analysis. There were significant differences in hematocrit between treatments, on days 56 and 84, they were higher in T1 on day 56, and lower in T1 on day 84. On days 1 and 42, hemoglobin was higher in T1, there were no significant differences among treatments. There were significant differences in glucose, insulin and lactate on day 28; the first two were higher in T1, while lactate was higher in T2. Protein significantly increased in T1 on day 42, and was the same on day 56, then decreased on day 70, and remained stable until day 84. There were no significant differences between treatments in triglycerides, cholesterol, and cortisol during any of the sample times. There were significant differences in the weight on days 42 and 70, and in length on day 42, but there were no significant differences between treatments at the end of the test. There were significant differences in IHS and IVS on day 84, they were higher in T1. There were no differences in IGV. Survival was 100% in both treatments. There were no differences in energy and proximal analysis of the fillets between the treatments. We can conclude that a 50% food restriction in the alternated scheme did not affect the physiological condition of the animals because there was not any significant metabolic damage or changes in the composition of the final product.

Resumo Juvenis de Piaractus brachypomus (177), foram mantidos por 84 dias em dois viveiros sendo alimentados assim: T1: alimentação todos os dias e T2: alimentação a cada dois dias. Realizaram-se coletas de sangue nos dias 1, 28, 42, 56, 70 e 84 de sete animais por tratamento para determinação do hematócrito, hemoglobina, glicose, lactato, proteína, triglicerídeos, colesterol, cortisol e insulina. Também foram pesados, medidos e sacrificados, para o cálculo dos índices hepatossomático (IHS), viscerossomático (IVS) e de gordura visceral (IGV). No hematócrito houve diferenças entre os tratamentos nos dias 56 e 84, sendo maior no T1 no dia 56 e menor no dia 84. Com exceção dos dias 1 e 42, em que a hemoglobina foi maior em T1, não houve diferenças entre os tratamentos. Para glicose, insulina e lactato, houve diferenças no dia 28. As duas primeiras foram maiores em T1, enquanto que o lactato foi maior em T2. A proteína aumentou em T1 no dia 42 y esteve alta até o dia 56. Porém, diminuiu no dia 70 e permaneceu baixa até o final. Para triglicerídeos, colesterol e cortisol não houve diferenças entre os tratamentos em nenhum dos tempos de coleta. Além disso, houve diferenças em peso nos dias 42 e 70 e em comprimento no dia 42. Porém, não houve diferenças no final do ensaio. Para IHS e IVS houve diferenças no dia 84, sendo maiores em T1. O IGV não apresentou diferenças no final do ensaio. A sobrevivência foi de 100% em ambos os tratamentos. As análises proximais e de energia não apresentaram diferenças entre os tratamentos. Pode-se concluir que a restrição alimentar de 50%, não afetou o estado fisiológico dos animais, devido a que nenhum dano metabólico importante foi evidente, nem alterações na composição do produto final.

Desempenho de tambaquis (Colossoma macropomum) submetidos a restrição alimentar e a realimentação em tanques-rede / Performance of tambaqui submitted feed deprivation and refeeding in cages

Objetivou-se avaliar o desempenho de tambaquis (Colossoma macropomum) submetidos à restrição alimentar e à realimentação em tanques-rede. Durante 60 dias, foram alocados 100 tambaquis (peso inicial de 8,0 ± 0,5g), em 20 tanques-rede. Foram realizados quatro tratamentos: T1=animais alimentados diariamente (controle), T2=alimentados durante seis dias com um dia de restrição de ração (6A/1R), T3=alimentados durante cinco dias com dois dias de restrição (5A/2R) e T4 = alimentados durante quatro dias com três dias de restrição (4A/3R). Os animais foram alimentados duas vezes ao dia, às oito e às 16 horas, até a aparente saciedade, com ração extrusada comercial (42%PB). Utilizaram-se cinco repetições para cada tratamento e cinco peixes por unidade experimental, em um delineamento inteiramente ao acaso. A coleta de dados para avaliação do desempenho produtivo foi feita com base no peso final, no ganho de peso, no consumo médio de ração, na conversão alimentar, no comprimento total, no comprimento padrão, na altura, no índice de cabeça e de perfil, na taxa de eficiência proteica, na taxa de crescimento específico e na sobrevivência. Os resultados foram submetidos à ANOVA e ao teste de Tukey (P≥5). O tratamento 5A/2R apresentou-se como a melhor ferramenta na redução de custos de produção sem prejuízo ao desempenho produtivo de juvenis de tambaqui.(AU)

The aim of this research was to evaluate the performance of tambaqui juveniles (Colossoma macropomum) submitted to feed deprivation and refeeding in cages. For 60 days of experimentation, 100 tambaquis were used (initial weight 8.0 ± 0.5g), distributed in 20 cages. The treatments were: T1=daily fed animals (control), T2=fed for six days and one day of restriction (6F/1R), T3=fed for five days and two days of restriction (5F/2R) and T4=fed for four days with three days of restriction (4F/3R). With five replicates each, and five fish for each experimental unit, arranged in a completely randomized design. In accordance with treatments, the fishes were fed twice a day at 08:00am and 4:00pm. The data collection for the performance evaluation was based on final weight, weight gain, average feed intake, alimentary conversion, total length, standard length, height, index head, index profile, protein efficiency rate, specific growth rate and survival at the end of the experimental period. Results were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey test (P≥5). Treatment 5F/2R resulted in the best performance results, which is a tool in reducing production costs without loss in performance of tambaqui juvenile.(AU)

Evaluation of the standardized ileal digestible lysine requirement of nursery pigs from 28 to 63 d of age in a three-phase feeding program / Avaliação da exigência de lisina digestível de leitões na fase de creche dos 28 a 63 dias de idade em programa de alimentação trifásico

The objective of this study was to determine the standardized ileal digestible lysine (SID Lys)requirement of nursery pigs from 28 to 63 d of age fed a multi-phase feeding (PF) program and itspossible adaptation to SID Lys-deficient diets. Ninety-six commercial hybrid piglets (Topigs Norsvin,46 castrated males and 50 females) that had been weaned at 28 d of age with an initial body weight of8.82 ± 0.28 kg were distributed in a randomized block design composed of four treatments, with eightreplicates per treatment and three animals per replicate. The treatments were as follows: PF1, SID Lyslevels of 1.05, 0.95, and 0.85%; PF 2, SID Lys levels of 1.15, 1.05, and 0.95%; PF 3, SID Lys levelsof 1.25, 1.15, and 1.05%; and PF 4, SID Lys levels of 1.35, 1.25, and 1.15% from 28 to 35, 36 to 49,and 50 to 63 d of age, respectively. From 28 to 63 d of age, the average daily feed intake (ADFI) andaverage daily gain (ADG) were not affected by the SID Lys levels tested; however, final body weight(fBW) was affected, with PF1 having the lowest fBW. The SID Lys levels tested had a significant effecton the feed conversion ratio (FCR), which varied linearly from 28 to 35 d of age. In the period from 28to 63 d of age, pigs fed PF4 had the highest FCR results. The protein deposition ratio (PDR) was alsoaffected by the SID Lys levels tested, with PF3 and PF4 having the highest PDR results. Therefore, theoptimal SID Lys requirement for nursery pigs from 28 to 35 d of age that provided better performanceresults was 1.25%, corresponding to a daily Lys intake of 4.13 g/d. PF3 provided the best performanceand PDR results for piglets from 28 to 63 days of age.

O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a exigência de lisina digestível (LD) de leitões na fase de creche dos 28 aos 63 dias de idade alimentados com plano nutricional (PN) multifásico e sua possível adaptação às dietas deficientes em LD. Para este propósito, um total de noventa e seis leitões híbridos comerciais (Topigs Norsvin), quarenta e seis machos castrados e cinquenta fêmeas, desmamados aos28 dias de idade, com peso corporal inicial de 8,82 ± 0,28 kg, foram distribuídos em um delineamentoem blocos ao acaso composto por quatro tratamentos (Trt), com oito repetições por Trt, e três animaispor repetição. Os Trts foram: PN1. Níveis de LD de 1,05; 0,95; e 0,85%, PN2. Níveis de LD de 1,15;1,05; e 0,95%, PN3. Níveis de LD de 1,25; 1,15; e 1,05%, e PN4. Níveis de LD de 1,35; 1,25; e 1,15%,respectivamente, para as fases compreendidas de 28 a 35, 36 a 49, e 50 a 63 dias de idade. De 28 a63 dias de idade, a ingestão diária média de alimento (IDMA) e o ganho médio diário (GMD) nãoforam afetados pelos níveis testados de LD o peso corporal final (PCF) dos leitões foi afetado, PN1apresentando o menor PCF. Os níveis de LD testados apresentaram um efeito significativo sobre aconversão alimentar (CA), que variou linearmente de 28 a 35 dias de idade. No período de 28 a 63 dias deidade, os leitões alimentados com PN4 apresentaram os maiores resultados de CA. A taxa de deposiçãode proteína (TDP) também foi afetada pelos níveis de LD testados, com PN3 e PN4 apresentando osmaiores resultados para TDP. Portanto, a exigência de LD para leitões na fase de creche dos 28 aos 35dias de idade que proporcionou os melhores resultados de desempenho foi de 1,25%, correspondendoao consumo diário de lisina de 4,13 g. PN3 forneceu os melhores resultados de desempenho e TDP paraleitões dos 28 aos 63 dias de idade.

Evaluation of the standardized ileal digestible lysine requirement of nursery pigs from 28 to 63 d of age in a three-phase feeding program / Avaliação da exigência de lisina digestível de leitões na fase de creche dos 28 a 63 dias de idade em programa de alimentação trifásico

The objective of this study was to determine the standardized ileal digestible lysine (SID Lys)requirement of nursery pigs from 28 to 63 d of age fed a multi-phase feeding (PF) program and itspossible adaptation to SID Lys-deficient diets. Ninety-six commercial hybrid piglets (Topigs Norsvin,46 castrated males and 50 females) that had been weaned at 28 d of age with an initial body weight of8.82 ± 0.28 kg were distributed in a randomized block design composed of four treatments, with eightreplicates per treatment and three animals per replicate. The treatments were as follows: PF1, SID Lyslevels of 1.05, 0.95, and 0.85%; PF 2, SID Lys levels of 1.15, 1.05, and 0.95%; PF 3, SID Lys levelsof 1.25, 1.15, and 1.05%; and PF 4, SID Lys levels of 1.35, 1.25, and 1.15% from 28 to 35, 36 to 49,and 50 to 63 d of age, respectively. From 28 to 63 d of age, the average daily feed intake (ADFI) andaverage daily gain (ADG) were not affected by the SID Lys levels tested; however, final body weight(fBW) was affected, with PF1 having the lowest fBW. The SID Lys levels tested had a significant effecton the feed conversion ratio (FCR), which varied linearly from 28 to 35 d of age. In the period from 28to 63 d of age, pigs fed PF4 had the highest FCR results. The protein deposition ratio (PDR) was alsoaffected by the SID Lys levels tested, with PF3 and PF4 having the highest PDR results. Therefore, theoptimal SID Lys requirement for nursery pigs from 28 to 35 d of age that provided better performanceresults was 1.25%, corresponding to a daily Lys intake of 4.13 g/d. PF3 provided the best performanceand PDR results for piglets from 28 to 63 days of age.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a exigência de lisina digestível (LD) de leitões na fase de creche dos 28 aos 63 dias de idade alimentados com plano nutricional (PN) multifásico e sua possível adaptação às dietas deficientes em LD. Para este propósito, um total de noventa e seis leitões híbridos comerciais (Topigs Norsvin), quarenta e seis machos castrados e cinquenta fêmeas, desmamados aos28 dias de idade, com peso corporal inicial de 8,82 ± 0,28 kg, foram distribuídos em um delineamentoem blocos ao acaso composto por quatro tratamentos (Trt), com oito repetições por Trt, e três animaispor repetição. Os Trts foram: PN1. Níveis de LD de 1,05; 0,95; e 0,85%, PN2. Níveis de LD de 1,15;1,05; e 0,95%, PN3. Níveis de LD de 1,25; 1,15; e 1,05%, e PN4. Níveis de LD de 1,35; 1,25; e 1,15%,respectivamente, para as fases compreendidas de 28 a 35, 36 a 49, e 50 a 63 dias de idade. De 28 a63 dias de idade, a ingestão diária média de alimento (IDMA) e o ganho médio diário (GMD) nãoforam afetados pelos níveis testados de LD o peso corporal final (PCF) dos leitões foi afetado, PN1apresentando o menor PCF. Os níveis de LD testados apresentaram um efeito significativo sobre aconversão alimentar (CA), que variou linearmente de 28 a 35 dias de idade. No período de 28 a 63 dias deidade, os leitões alimentados com PN4 apresentaram os maiores resultados de CA. A taxa de deposiçãode proteína (TDP) também foi afetada pelos níveis de LD testados, com PN3 e PN4 apresentando osmaiores resultados para TDP. Portanto, a exigência de LD para leitões na fase de creche dos 28 aos 35dias de idade que proporcionou os melhores resultados de desempenho foi de 1,25%, correspondendoao consumo diário de lisina de 4,13 g. PN3 forneceu os melhores resultados de desempenho e TDP paraleitões dos 28 aos 63 dias de idade.(AU)

Desempenho de tambaquis (Colossoma macropomum) submetidos a restrição alimentar e a realimentação em tanques-rede / Performance of tambaqui submitted feed deprivation and refeeding in cages

Objetivou-se avaliar o desempenho de tambaquis (Colossoma macropomum) submetidos à restrição alimentar e à realimentação em tanques-rede. Durante 60 dias, foram alocados 100 tambaquis (peso inicial de 8,0 ± 0,5g), em 20 tanques-rede. Foram realizados quatro tratamentos: T1=animais alimentados diariamente (controle), T2=alimentados durante seis dias com um dia de restrição de ração (6A/1R), T3=alimentados durante cinco dias com dois dias de restrição (5A/2R) e T4 = alimentados durante quatro dias com três dias de restrição (4A/3R). Os animais foram alimentados duas vezes ao dia, às oito e às 16 horas, até a aparente saciedade, com ração extrusada comercial (42%PB). Utilizaram-se cinco repetições para cada tratamento e cinco peixes por unidade experimental, em um delineamento inteiramente ao acaso. A coleta de dados para avaliação do desempenho produtivo foi feita com base no peso final, no ganho de peso, no consumo médio de ração, na conversão alimentar, no comprimento total, no comprimento padrão, na altura, no índice de cabeça e de perfil, na taxa de eficiência proteica, na taxa de crescimento específico e na sobrevivência. Os resultados foram submetidos à ANOVA e ao teste de Tukey (P≥5). O tratamento 5A/2R apresentou-se como a melhor ferramenta na redução de custos de produção sem prejuízo ao desempenho produtivo de juvenis de tambaqui.

The aim of this research was to evaluate the performance of tambaqui juveniles (Colossoma macropomum) submitted to feed deprivation and refeeding in cages. For 60 days of experimentation, 100 tambaquis were used (initial weight 8.0 ± 0.5g), distributed in 20 cages. The treatments were: T1=daily fed animals (control), T2=fed for six days and one day of restriction (6F/1R), T3=fed for five days and two days of restriction (5F/2R) and T4=fed for four days with three days of restriction (4F/3R). With five replicates each, and five fish for each experimental unit, arranged in a completely randomized design. In accordance with treatments, the fishes were fed twice a day at 08:00am and 4:00pm. The data collection for the performance evaluation was based on final weight, weight gain, average feed intake, alimentary conversion, total length, standard length, height, index head, index profile, protein efficiency rate, specific growth rate and survival at the end of the experimental period. Results were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey test (P≥5). Treatment 5F/2R resulted in the best performance results, which is a tool in reducing production costs without loss in performance of tambaqui juvenile.

Abscisic acid enhances cold tolerance in honeybee larvae.

The natural composition of nutrients present in food is a key factor determining the immune function and stress responses in the honeybee (Apis mellifera). We previously demonstrated that a supplement of abscisic acid (ABA), a natural component of nectar, pollen, and honey, increases honeybee colony survival overwinter. Here we further explored the role of ABA in in vitro-reared larvae exposed to low temperatures. Four-day-old larvae (L4) exposed to 25°C for 3 days showed lower survival rates and delayed development compared to individuals growing at a standard temperature (34°C). Cold-stressed larvae maintained higher levels of ABA for longer than do larvae reared at 34°C, suggesting a biological significance for ABA. Larvae fed with an ABA-supplemented diet completely prevent the low survival rate due to cold stress and accelerate adult emergence. ABA modulates the expression of genes involved in metabolic adjustments and stress responses: Hexamerin 70b, Insulin Receptor Substrate, Vitellogenin, and Heat Shock Proteins 70. AmLANCL2, the honeybee ABA receptor, is also regulated by cold stress and ABA. These results support a role for ABA increasing the tolerance of honeybee larvae to low temperatures through priming effects.